Senate sets final vote on Burgum

North Dakota Sued the Interior Department at Least Five Times Under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now He’s Set to Run the Agency.
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The Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
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North Dakota sued the Interior Department at least five times under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency.